T1 - Blueprint #3 (Josh) Flashcards
More likely to commit suicide, married or unmarried?
single 2x’s more likely
— attempt suicide more while — are more successful.
Women
Men
Greatest risk for suicide is —-
white men > 80
Age of suicide.
- rise during adolescent,
- peak around 40-50,
- level until 65,
- then raise again
- especially with men
Socioeconomic Risk for Suicide.
very high and very low have highest rates
Ethnicity risk for suicide
- Whites (greatest)
- Blacks
- Native Americans
- Asian Americans
Which disorder is the most common risk factor for suicide?
Mood Disorder
Does family history of suicide increase risk?
yes
Should the nurse talk matter-of-fact about suicide?
yes, be direct
‘are you thinking about hurting yourself?’
SAD PERSONS
Sex (males higher risk) Age (adolescents, elderly) Depression Previous attempt ETOH (and barbituates) Rational thinking loss Social support decrease Organized plan No spouse (single most likely) Sickness
— — is characterized by mood swings from depression to mania.
Bipolar Disorder
Is there a cure for Bipolar Disorder?
There is no cure
- Medications to control symptoms (the highs and the lows)
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
In anxiety disorders, what happens with Serotonin and Norepinephrin?
5-HT lowers
NE rises
S/S of Anxiety Disorders:
- insomnia
- tenseness
- shakiness
- elevated BP
- sweating
- restlessness
- increased HR
- increased RR
In a panic disorder, what is the focus?
releiving panic